Evaluations
Selected positive and negative comments from my various teachng activities are below.  Grammar and spelling errors were left exactly as written.� Copies of all original evaluations are available upon request.
Introductory Medical Microbiology Fall 2001
"The lab instructor always clearly explained the concepts behind labs and the results."
"Enthusiasm for teaching evident"
"Very well prepared...could tell she enjoyed teaching"
"She did everything she could to help us understand."
"SUPER personality...has genuine concern for students and always willing to help."
"Was professional and had good teaching skill."
"Sam understands well and explains things very well;  she makes things easy to understand."
"She knew her stuff and if she didn't know the answer she would definitely find out for you."
"I enjoyed her knowledge and passion for the subject."
"Excellent job explaining concepts; very  understanding and accepting of all questions."
Introductory Medical Microbiology Spring 2001
Negative
Positive
" I was satisfied" "A wonderful job...sometimes maybe a little unprepared, but she was always able to answer our questions."
"Our TA was terrific"
"Always offering to help the students to make sure we   understood each lab exercise."
"She was familiar with possible problems leading to skewed data and if not she looked them up."
"She was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly."
"Very approachable...she was more helpful and understanding than many other lab TAs that I have had...explained all the labs very thoroughly and clearly."
"She was prepared and understood the material...extremely helpful if questions were raised."
"She gave good background info at the beginning of lab and was available for my questions."
Student letters from Chapel Hill High School
"It was so nice to work with you because you made everything so clear."
"I found the lab to be very interesting, and the extra information you provide extremely helpful."
"You did a wonderful job explaining the procedure to us."
"I got kind of scared when [you] said not to open the dishes because there might be some kind of harmful bacteria. But otherwise I felt safe."
"It really helped me that you came around to each of us to explain what we were supposed to do, and why we were doing it.
"I liked how you explained the gram stains. I really understood the concept, even though it was new to me."
"...you made it a fun environment to be in."
"...it was a great learning experience overall."
"I feel that we performed well on the lab due to your  instructions."
"You did a very good job explaining the material in a concise way that even people who aren't scientists can understand (me!)."
"I truly enjoyed the experience and enjoyed the knowledge and help that you shared with us."
"I appreciate your eagerness to help us through the lab, especially with focusing the microscope!"
Grad 202 peer evaluations: "Hands on" immunology overview
Positive Negative
"She spoke clearly and definitions of  terms was good." "Could have provided more of an outline."
"Could have written a little more on the board."
"Visuals were very effective."�
"Stayed within time frame--allotted so well." "It would have been useful to review on board or handout."
"Entertaining."
"Visualization/metaphors for immune response (via role playing) was a little shaky at first--definitely practice this through before doing it in class."
"Very interesting and fun."������
"Kept attention of class, provided easy way to visualize   what happens during immune response."
"Great fun, but since I participated I got no notes..."�������������������������������������������������������
"It was very interesting and brought the immune system to life."�����������������������������������
"It was a great overview lesson, obviously it wouldn't   work for every lecture, but it made me excited about the class."
"Great use of volunteers in demonstration."�����
Cell Biology (Durham Technical Community College) Summer 2005

Overall rating: 4.45 of 5 (Excellent)
Positive (comment on instructor's strengths):

"Very energetic, positive attitude, is ok with saying she does not know and she always researches the answer."

"She is great at stopping if anyone needs extra help.  Always available for questions, she works hard to find the best way to teach our class changes strategies when needed."

"Very energetic has a true desire to teach. Make class very enjoyable. Her enthusiasm for science is addicting she makes you want to learn."

"Making class unified and relaxed, covering extremely large amounts of info concisely in short amount of time. Fair testing and grading policy."

"Knowledge, enthusiasm work/real life experience with the material, very approachable, understands where we are without talking down to we responds to all our questions very patient."
Negative (comment on instructor's weaknesses):

"She doesn't know all the information..."

"Labs were not always prepared, but that is not her fault."

"I think it would be better if she could provide more examples and read from the slides a little less."

"Specifically what's needed to study for exams."

"...give too much info, study guides are not provided for extra learning."
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